Senior Research Assistant

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Research Assistant will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Raja Mazumder at George Washington University (Washington, DC, USA). The position will contribute to the deliverables and development of databases, data analysis tools, and web resources. This position carries out research/development activities by designing and conducting bioinformatics experiments, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator. Using a certain degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position include making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. They will also compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes. The Senior Research Assistant will test software tools, write scripts, and refine code to meet project demands. They will coordinate meetings, draft reports, and assist with proposal, publication, and presentation content. The Senior Research Assistant will also be responsible for creating, presenting, and discussing various progress reports with Dr. Mazumder and key project stakeholders. This role has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in bioinformatics and data science.

Job duties include:

• Research project coordination, data integration, and development of web resources.
• Maintaining documentation and interaction with stakeholders, collaborators, lab members, and community members.
• Participating in testing, development, and maintenance of portals, bioinformatics software, algorithms, tools, and workflows produced in the lab.
• Creating reliable and informative reports to be used for stakeholders, collaborators, and lab members.
• Using SharePoint, GitHub, Slack, and similar tools for communication and project management.
• Coordinating meetings and assisting in the drafting of research project reports, proposals, publications, and presentation content.
• Scheduling of tasks and follow-up meetings regarding progress with the stakeholders.
• Helping with miscellaneous project duties and expectations.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of bioinformatics tools, biology, and biological databases.
• Experience in bioinformatics programming/scripting, web frameworks, database management, and software testing (Python, MongoDB, HTML/CSS/Javascript).
• Familiarity with machine learning.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics platforms/tools and biomedical data modeling.
• Familiarity with database structures, data dictionaries, BioCompute Objects, biomarkers, glycans, genes, proteins, and other biomolecules.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in academic writing.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, GitHub, Slack, and/or similar tools.

Hiring Range

$17.50 - $24.43

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

Family

Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Laboratory Research

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40 hours per week

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 5:30

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Telework:

Required Background Check

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

R002230

Job Open Date:

12/03/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.